Lectures on Tap - "The Art and Science of Color Design in Cinema"

oin us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Downtown Los Angeles!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: September 16th, 2025

🕢 Time: 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Downtown Los Angeles (exact address given in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: "The Art and Science of Color Design in Cinema"

🎤 Speaker: Professor Drew McClellan

This captivating lecture explores how filmmakers use color as a powerful storytelling tool to create maximum emotional impact. Join us as we examine how color design shapes mood, character, and narrative meaning in cinema.

Through case studies from both classic and contemporary films, we will reveal how directors and cinematographers employ color to guide audience perception, create contrast, and evoke psychological responses. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of color theory and practice, learning to recognize both subtle and bold uses of color as essential elements of visual storytelling.

Drew McClellan is a visionary executive and strategic leader at the intersection of media, education, and innovation. As Chair of the Cinematic Arts Department at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he has transformed cinematic arts education, establishing nationally recognized programs that blend creative excellence with industry relevance.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of color design in cinema with Professor Drew McClellan!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

7:55 PM – Host introduction

8:00 PM – Lecture begins

8:45 PM – Audience Q&A

9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

9:30 PM – Wrap up.

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